Pokemon Go

Platforms

Android
iOS

Initial release July 6, 2016

Developers

Niantic
The Pokémon Company International

Genres

Anime
RPG
Simulation
Social

Publishers

Niantic

Franchise Pokémon

Pokemon Go Spotlight

Pokemon Go Review: Broken App, Amazing Community

The app that Niantic has built may have issues, but playing Pokémon Go is a blast.

Mike Williams

8 years ago
Time To Meditate The Witcher 4's long path to release won't conclude until 2027 at the earliest, CD Projekt says, but there's a chance we could get Witchermon Go to help tide us over

Stop the car, there's a gang of drowners over by that corner shop that I need to kill.

Mark Warren

1 week ago
Pokemon Go Promo Codes

Berries don't grow on trees after all.

Josh Broadwell

1 month ago
I Choose You Best Pokemon spin-off games

The amount of Pokemon games there are to play is never-ending, so here are some of the best Pokemon spin-offs for you to try.

Kelsey Raynor

5 months ago

Pokemon Go Feed

Ciri in The Witcher 4 alongside some Pokemon in Pokemon Go.

News

Time To Meditate | The Witcher 4's long path to release won't conclude until 2027 at the earliest, CD Projekt says, but there's a chance we could get Witchermon Go to help tide us over

Stop the car, there's a gang of drowners over by that corner shop that I need to kill.

March 26, 2025 Mark Warren

Pikachu and another Pokemon in Pokemon Go, opposite a pile of Pokecoins.

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Pokemon No | "Not now, not ever" Pokemon Go exec tells players concerned about its new corporate overlords adding in "intrusive" ads or dodgy time limits

They're sticking to the line about Saudi-backed Scopely adopting an 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' approach to the big thing it's just bought.

March 19, 2025 Mark Warren

The Monopoly Man making a poggers face in Monopoly Go opposite some Pokemon in Pokemon Go.

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Go May Join Go if Go | UPDATE: Pokemon Go and Monopoly Go will now be under the same Saudi-owned umbrella, as Scopely and Niantic press go on a deal

It turns out we are witnessing the formation of a terrifying 'pretty addictive mobile things with go in the name' singularity.

March 12, 2025 Mark Warren

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Guide

Pokemon Go Promo Codes

Berries don't grow on trees after all.

Feb. 28, 2025 Josh Broadwell

News

Pika Wheelie | I'm not Valentino Roserade, but Pokemon and Honda's "almost life-size" motorbike is a Koraide I reckon I could win a MotoGP title on

Look, all those plastic fins and other Koraidony bits have to add at least an extra 100 horses on the straights.

Feb. 27, 2025 Mark Warren

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Metacross | Pokemon Go developer Niantic is using player data to train AI that could power map-roaming robots

According to a Niantic blog posts, Pokemon Go players have been helping train machine learning models for a while.

Nov. 20, 2024 Connor Makar

A person holding their phone playing Pokemon TCG Pocket, a Dratini card can be seen on screen.

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Holy Pokemoly | Pokemon TCG Pocket smashes past the 30 million download mark in a week, so yeah, we're very much doing the Pokemon Go thing again

I'd give it about a week before one of your elderly relatives is showing you the Bulbasaur they've just pulled.

Nov. 8, 2024 Mark Warren

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Rip 'Em Open | Holy moly, you lot must love opening Pokemon cards, as Pokemon TCG Pocket is reportedly earning triple the amount Pokemon Go does per day

The house always wins.

Nov. 4, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

Art work from Pokemon Legends Arceus, Detective Pikachu, and New Pokemon Snap is shown

Guide

I Choose You | Best Pokemon spin-off games

The amount of Pokemon games there are to play is never-ending, so here are some of the best Pokemon spin-offs for you to try.

Oct. 31, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

Key art for Pokemon Go's eigth anniversary showing all manner of Pokemon, including a giant Wartortle in the background.

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To The Dynamax | You might have hated it in Pokemon Sword and Shield, but Pokemon Go has teased a much-disliked feature for its 8th anniversary

They're going big with this one.

July 7, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

A collage of characters and locations from some of our favourite mobile games. L-R: Dan Heng from Honkai: Star Rail; America Chavez and Groot from Marvel Snap; a domed tower level from Monument Valley 2; Diluc from Genshin Impact; and Darius III and Artoria Pendragon from Fate/Grand Order.

Guide

GAMES IN YOUR POCKET | The best mobile games to play in 2025

Want to know the best games you can handily check out on your mobile device?

April 12, 2024 Rebecca Jones

Article

A WHALE OF A TIME? | Gotta spend it all? Why Pokemon Go's monetization is making me re-evaluate my playtime

To spend, or not to spend, that is the question.

March 30, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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IN VERNAL ARMS | Monster Hunter Now’s latest update proves that, in 2024, it’s still one of the best mobile games out there

New weapons, new monsters, more rewards – oh, and a Deviljho; it doesn’t get much better than this.

March 14, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

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CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN | Catch Captain Pikachu in Pokemon Go before it's too late!

To celebrate the release of Pokemon Horizons, Pikachu is sailing into port for a limited time.

March 8, 2024 Connor Makar

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POKEDEX 935-937 | Pokemon Go to celebrate the release of Pokemon Horizons: The Series with a new event in March

Trainers are also getting a new Pokemon from the Paldea region.

Feb. 27, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

A brown Fendi handbag featuring a picture of the Pokemon Dragonite

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THE FENDI BEST | Get your Bagon with this eye-wateringly expensive Dragonite Pokemon x Fendi handbag

The three-way collaboration between Fendi, Fragment Design and Pokemon features Dratini, Dragonair and Dragonite.

Jan. 4, 2024 James Billcliffe

Guide

Pokemon Go Wurmple Evolution: Silcoon and Cascoon

Nov. 27, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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PARTY DOWN | Pokemon Go is getting even more social with the introduction of Party Play

Another reason to get together.

Oct. 16, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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ADVENTURES ABOUND | Pokemon Go to feature Pokemon from Scarlet and Violet starting September 5

Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Lechonk, Quaxly, and more make their debuts.

Aug. 30, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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POKEDEX FILLING FUN | Get ready to catch Pokemon from the Paldea region in Pokemon Go

New critters are coming to the game.

Aug. 8, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Hidden Abilities: An anime man with grey hair and a blue vest over a white shirt is standing in front of a glowing green moss formation. He holds a book in his hands and has a yellow pack on his back

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8-8 POKES | Watch today's Pokemon Presents here

We're getting an update on all things Pokemon today in a dedicated livestream, which you can watch here.

Aug. 8, 2023 Sherif Saed

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POKE STUFF | Special Pokemon Presents presentation will be held next week on August 8

Expect new details about upcoming games and products.

Aug. 4, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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ROAR OF AXEW | Pokemon Go Community Day unleashes dragon-sized adventure on June 10

Evolve Axew into Fraxure and the rather cool Haxorus next week.

May 31, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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LEFT IN THE LURCH | Shadow Pokemon are taking over raids during Pokemon Go's Rising Shadows event

How do you catch a Shadow Mewtwo? Not with a remote raid pass.

May 18, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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SHOW US THE NUMBERS | Niantic refutes claims of dwindling revenue, reaffirms Pokemon Go's robust performance

Company claims a recent report stating otherwise is "inaccurate."

May 4, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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HELP A SPARK OUT | Pokemon Go: May gets electric, new Pokemon appear, and Regidrago returns for a makeup raid

May is going to be a busy month for PoGo players.

April 25, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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WHAT NOW? | Pokemon Go has a major bug that is resetting the Special Research quest A Mystic Hero

It's always something.

April 18, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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GREAT. | Pokemon Go Remote Raid Pass changes are coming, and prices are going up

The rumors were unfortunately true.

April 1, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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DON'T SWAT THIS FLY! | Pokemon Go Spring into Spring event heralds the debut of Ribombee

The adorable little Bee Fly Pokemon Cutiefly and its evolution join the game.

March 30, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Hue's That Pokemon? | Pokemon Go embraces the rainbow with the Festival of Colors next week

This upcoming event adds in a couple of new Pokemon to catch.

March 5, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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FINALLY! | Pokemon Go players have Go Tour: Hoenn Global and Rayquaza to look forward to in February

Guess who's back? Back again. Rayquaza's back. Tell a friend.

Jan. 31, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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A BUNNY YEAR | Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Pokemon Go with Bunnelby, Buneary - and Darumaka for some reason

Quite a bit of Fire-types included for a water year.

Jan. 13, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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HELLZ YEAH! | Noibat fans will be pleased to know it's the star of Pokemon Go's February Community Day

Time to finally evolve your purple bat.

Jan. 11, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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OFF TO SHINY TOWN? | Pokemon Go's Twinkling Fantasy event will abound with Dragon and Fairy-types

For the first time in Pokemon Go, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Dedenne.

Jan. 6, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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POKEMANIA | Pokemon Go December Community Day weekend will feature all sorts of Pokemon

Covers 2021 and 2022 Community Days.

Dec. 7, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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CATCH A LITLLE COLT | Mythical Pokemon Keldeo debuts in Pokemon Go next week during the Mythic Blade event

Open up your wallets.

Dec. 3, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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FIGHT VIRIZION AGAIN | Pokemon Go Season 9: Mythical Wishes will feature three different events, new Pokemon sizes

May all of your Mythical Wishes come true.

Nov. 29, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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In For A Penny | Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's latest critter is the coin-loving Gimmighoul

This particular pocket monster comes in two flavours.

Nov. 6, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

Guide

Knowledge is Power | Pokemon Go Field Research quests: November 2022 missions and rewards list

Staying on top of Pokemon Go's Field Research missions is a must if you want to be the very best. Here's the quests for November 2022.

Nov. 2, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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FOXY | Pokemon Go welcomes Zorua and Zoroark into the fold

Acts like Ditto.

Oct. 29, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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SPOOKY | Pokemon Go Halloween Event to feature Mega Banette and plenty of Dark and Ghost-types

Prepare for part one.

Oct. 14, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Snake on a plane | VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.20: The best game you played on your phone

Good mobile games come in all shapes and forms.

Oct. 7, 2022 Tom Orry

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LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE | Pokemon Go's Festival of Lights will see the debut of Morelull and Xerneas returns to Five-Star Raids

Xerneas, we will be so happy to see you!

Oct. 6, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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GET COSMIC | Pokemon Go's Evolving Stars event will see the debut of Cosmoem

Follow Cosmog’s story throughout the Season of Light.

Sept. 30, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Togedemaru and Mega Aggron stand beside a Pokémon Trainer in Pokemon GO artwork.

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ROLY-POLY 'MON | Pokemon Go’s Test Your Mettle event will add Togedemaru and Mega Aggron

The event will start this Friday, September 16.

Sept. 14, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

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Get a Gigalith | September's Pokemon Go Community Day will star Rock-type Roggenrola

It's been long time since I roggenrola.

Sept. 7, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Deoxys, again | Pokemon Go's Season of Light will see the debut of the Legendary Pokemon Cosmog

Plus, the Psychic Spectacular event kicks off on Saturday and it will star Inkay.

Aug. 31, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Guide

Pokemon Go Challengers Teams: Where do you find challengers and what Pokemon do they have?

It's time to battle!

Aug. 19, 2022 James Billcliffe

News

Twitch Research | Pokémon World Championships: Full schedule and codes

You can earn Timed Research by simply tuning into the championship!

Aug. 18, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

Deals

Here's how Pokemon GO trainers can get exclusive bonus items from Prime Gaming

Amazon Prime members can claim exclusive Pokemon GO bundles.

Aug. 12, 2022 Corinna Burton

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